Bakkavor Welcome Foods
Graduate Food Technologist
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Food Technology Graduate Programme
Salary: Starting Salary - £30,000
Benefits:
- Relocation Financial Assistance
- Additional Holiday purchase scheme
- Pension Scheme
- Access to employee benefits
Location: Greencore site TBC
Ways of Working: Site based
Contract Type: Permanent
Start Date: 1st September 2026
Why Greencore?
Following the combination with Bakkavor in January 2026, we are one of the UK's leading creators of convenience food, driven by a simple purpose: to make every day taste better.
As a vibrant and fast-moving business, we are proud to employ over 28,000 talented colleagues across 36 manufacturing sites and 21 distribution depots in the UK and the US. Together, we bring delicious food to life. Our products cover every meal occasion from breakfast through to dinner and dessert, with lunch and snacking in between. In FY25, our shared passion helped us achieve combined revenues of approximately £4bn.
Our extensive direct to store (DTS) network, with 17 depots across the UK, allows us to deliver fresh and frozen food both our own and from trusted partners to thousands of stores every day, ensuring consumers enjoy the very best, whenever and wherever they shop.
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What you'll be doing
Our Food Technology Programme is designed to support and ensure high standards in manufacturing, safety, and quality.
- Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with internal teams and external suppliers, with roles based in either factory or office settings.
- Standards & Processes: Ensure systems and processes meet rigorous customer and industry standards.
- Governance: Drive governance and uphold high standards across the organization.
What we're looking for
- Degree: Achieved or expected to achieve at least a 2:2+ honours degree in a Food Science-based (Food related) degree.
- Experience: At least three months of relevant work experience.
- Work Eligibility: Right to work in the UK for a minimum of 3 years from September 2025.
- Motivation: A clear commitment to advancing your career in the food industry.
- Flexibility: Willingness to complete three 12-month placements at different locations across the UK (we will consider your preferences).
- Cultural Fit: Alignment with Greencore's values and a strong fit for our organization.
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At Greencore we put our people at the core. We celebrate their differences and help everyone to be themselves at work. Together we make every day taste better.
If this sounds like you, join us and grow with Greencore, and be a part of driving our future success.
What you'll get in return
- Dedicated Champion: A key contact for your functional Programme.
- Mentor: Guidance and aid throughout your development.
- Cohort Experience: Join up to 20 other graduates and connect with a broad network of alumni.
- Line Manager: Regular performance reviews to develop your skills and knowledge.
Throughout your time at Greencore, you will be supported with on-the-job training and development opportunities to further your career.
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